Statewide Poll for Center for Leadership and Media Studies Posits Possible 2024 Senate Matchup
September 28, 2022 by Center for Leadership and Media Studies
The 2022 annual statewide survey from the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington focuses on current contests this fall, with one notable forecast. If Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) face off in a possible 2024 U.S. Senate contest, 41 percent of Virginians would […]
Filed Under: Steve Farnsworth, survey, Top Stories Tagged With: Center for Leadership and Media Studies
Virginia Public Schools Make the Grade in New Statewide Survey
September 22, 2022 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
Virginians give their local public-school districts high marks, respond to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) control over public schools, and rate gubernatorial performance so far according to a new statewide survey from the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. The 1,000-person annual poll of Virginia adults was conducted for the […]
Filed Under: governor, public schools, Steve Farnsworth, survey, Top Stories
UMW To Host Public Debate for 88th District House of Delegates Seat
October 21, 2021 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 88th District House of Delegates seat on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. Democrat Kecia Evans, Republican Phillip Scott and Libertarian Tim Lewis will face off live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through YouTube. Viewers may submit questions for consideration […]
Filed Under: Debate, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories Tagged With: UMW Votes
Virginia Schools Receive Largely Positive Marks for COVID Response
September 23, 2021 by Guest Author
Virginia’s local school districts have generally handled the COVID-19 crisis effectively, a new University of Mary Washington statewide survey reveals. Asked to rate COVID policies in their local school districts on an A-to-F scale, where A is excellent, C is adequate and F signifies a failure, 12 percent of respondents gave their local districts an […]
Filed Under: Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories Tagged With: Department of Political Science and International Affairs
UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates Seats
September 15, 2021 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 28th District House of Delegates seat on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Del. Joshua Cole (D) will face off against opponent Tara Durant (R) live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through YouTube. Viewers may submit questions for […]
Filed Under: Debate, Josh Cole, Steve Farnsworth, Tara Durant, Top Stories
New Graduate Earns Virginia Governor’s Fellowship
June 1, 2021 by Jill Laiacona
Megan Weeks got her first glimpse of government through a high school advanced placement course she took during the 2016 election season. Watching how campaigns played out “translated the concepts we learned in the classroom into a concrete reality,” said Weeks, who spent her free time that year knocking on doors and calling voters on […]
Family Weekend: Connecting With UMW From the Comfort of Home
October 28, 2020 by Jill Laiacona
Every fall, University of Mary Washington students gather with loved ones on campus for exciting events and activities that showcase Eagle life. Now in its 47th year, Mary Washington’s Family Weekend is going virtual for the first time. Even in the digital realm, this beloved tradition, held Oct. 29 through Nov. 1, promises families ample […]
Filed Under: Bill Crawley, Great Lives, Rock-tober Fest, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories, UMW athletics, University Events and Conferencing, Virtual Family Weekend Tagged With: Brompton, Campus Recreation, COVID-19 in Context, Department of Chemistry, Family Weekend, James Farmer Multicultural Center, mdimeo
Free UMW Course Turns COVID-19 Inside Out
June 10, 2020 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
Political leaders and health experts who communicate the impact of COVID-19 to the public are just like anyone else. Some hit the mark. Some don’t. Understandable terms, relatable ideas and the confident presentation of useful information are key to delivering a successful message, said UMW Professor of Communication Anand Rao. And competent public discourse during […]
Filed Under: Anand Rao, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, Keith Mellinger, pkelly3, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories Tagged With: COVID-19 in Context, ejohnso6, rcooperma
Student-Athlete Award Winner Scores Government Fellowship
July 2, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
John Cronin ’19 came to the University of Mary Washington to play basketball. But the Springfield, Virginia, native’s biggest goal was to be known for more than just his jump shot, though he admittedly didn’t have a plan for college beyond that. A mere two months after graduating, Cronin, who was named 2019’s Male Student-Athlete […]
Filed Under: Department of Political Science and International Relations, Emile Lester, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories, UMW athletics Tagged With: men's basketball
UMW Political Science Faculty Receive Prestigious Fulbright Awards
February 26, 2019 by Marty Morrison
University of Mary Washington Political Science Professors Elizabeth Freund Larus and Stephen J. Farnsworth are go-to pundits in national and international media in their respective fields. Soon they’ll take their expertise and research abroad through prestigious 2019-20 U.S. Fulbright grants. Larus has been named a Fulbright Scholar who will conduct field research throughout Poland and […]
Filed Under: Department of Political Science and International Relations, Elizabeth Larus, Steve Farnsworth, Top Stories Tagged With: Fulbright
